Woman arrested for alleged illegal drug possession

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Posted on Apr 16 2020
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On Sunday, April 12, 2020, at about 6:27pm, the CNMI Department of Public Safety was responding to a case in the parking lot of San Jose Market. While tending to another individual, officers were also speaking to a second female individual. The second individual continuously asked officers if she could leave the area.

Officers immediately noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the female operator. The operator was asked to step out of the vehicle. Officers asked the operator some questions, and the operator stated that she had a drink earlier and did not have her driver’s license as it was at home. Officers asked if she was willing to complete a Standard Field Sobriety Test before they call a relative to pick her up.

The operator agreed and handed items to the officer to hold while she completed the SFST. The receiving officer immediately noticed a few suspicious items, including a clear zip baggie containing a crystal-like substance, as well as a pack of Zig-Zag rolling papers. 

The suspect was found with several zip baggies on her person, along with a straw, and cash. The zip baggies and their contents were all tested on-site and results indicated that the substance was presumptive positive for methamphetamine.  

Matagolai

At about 6:54pm, Ilayza S. Matagolai was arrested for illegal possession of a controlled substance. She was booked and detained at the Department of Corrections.

Criminal mischief
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at about 12:16am, the CNMI Department of Public Safety received a call reporting a criminal mischief incident at the former Marianas Country Club in San Roque, Saipan.

A unit was dispatched to the scene and met with the caller, who directed police to a vandalized living quarter. At the scene police also noticed fire extinguishers, glass, and a damaged television set were scattered throughout the driveway. (PR)

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